Name: Full Day Bear or Snowman Soapstone Carving Class with Barry!
Start: 2025-12-07T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-12-07T16:00:00-07:00
Location: 15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB, Canada, Alberta T7X 0J6

Full Day Bear or Snowman Soapstone Carving Class with Barry!

Come and join us for a fine art class here at Backyard Birds! Carve your very own Bear or Snowman statue out of soapstone with the guidance and direction of talented soapstone artist, Barry Kostiuk. This class is limited to 8 participants only, to give you as much individualized attention during the class as possible, and allow you to hone your craft throughout the day.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/chRgn2uh253wxNTE8
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM Start - 4:00 PM End (Note: This is a full day class! ~6 hours, including a lunch break!)
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted by: Barry Kostiuk, Carvings in Stone
Please contact us if you have questions!
Cost: BEAR: $140+tax=$147.00 to make one soapstone bear carving (approximately 7" x 5" x 3.5")
SNOWMAN: $120+tax=$126.00 to make one soapstone snowman carving (approximately 8"-10" tall)
What to Bring: Barry provides the stone for carving, as well as all of the carving tools you will need. He does ask that you please bring a bath towel to carve your piece on, as well as a hand towel to wipe your hands on as you are working! Also, your clothes may get dusty as we work, so please wear something you don't mind getting a little dusty!